SWR to run special express trains between Hubballi and Varanasi from March 27

The South Western Railway (SWR) is set to operate special express trains between the Sri Siddharoodha Swami (SSS) Railway Station in Hubballi and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to clear the extra rush during the summer vacation.

Updated on: Mar 17, 2023, 13:42:19 IST

By Yamini C S

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In good news for frequent travellers between Karnataka's Hubballi and Varanasi, the South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to run special trains to cater to an uptick in demand amid summer vacation season.

The special express train consists of 21 coaches in total. (PTI Photo/For representation)

The SWR is all set to operate special express trains between the Sri Siddharoodha Swami (SSS) Railway Station in Hubballi and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, an official release said.

“South Western Railway has decided to operate summer special express trains (07347 & 07348) between Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi and Banaras on demand for one trip in order to clear the extra rush during the summer vacation,” it stated, adding, “Accordingly, Train No. 07347 will leave SSS Hubballi at 8:30 p.m. on March 27, 2023, and reach Uttar Pradesh's Banaras at 9:10 a.m. on March 29, 2023.”

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"In return, on March 29, 2023, Train No. 07348 Banaras - SSS Hubballi Special Express will depart from Banaras at 8:40 p.m. and arrive at SSS Hubballi at 11:45 a.m. on March 31, 2023," it further read.

The train will halt at Gadag, Badami, Bagalkot, Almatti, Basavan Bagewadi Road, Vijayapura, Indi Road, Solapur, Daund, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki Junction and Varanasi stations in both directions.

This special express train consists of 21 coaches in total, with one AC two-tier, one AC three-tier, seven sleeper class coaches, 10 general second-class coaches, and two second class luggage cum brake-vans/disabled friendly compartments.

“Passengers are requested to take advantage of this special train service,” the statement said.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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